Ten more songs you need to hear! Charlie Puth - How Long
Returning to the quality of his earlier singles 'How Long' is a Justin Timberlake-like rnb-pop number with a catchy rhythm and hooky lyrics. (7.5/10) Gary Clark Jr. & Junkie XL - Come Together
Taken from the Justice League trailer this chunky take on the Beatles classic has plenty of beef and gives the original song more drama and purpose and, whisper, improves on it... (7/10) Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato - Échame La Culpa
After taking the world by storm in the summer with Despacito, Fonsi is back with another summer-tinged number that doesn't quite fit in with a cold November, but it has enough bouncy optimism and a strong mix between the two lead vocals to cover up the fag-packet lyrics. (7/10) Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors & Bebe Rexha - Home
The verses may be a little bland but the touching, Oh Wonder-esque choruses lift it up and give what could be quite a generic pop-rnb track a bit of heart. A grower. (6.5/10) Maggie Lindemann - Obsessed
Onto single #2 and it's another catchy pop number from Lindemann. The verses may take a little bit to get going but the attitude-filled poppy chorus will win you over. (7/10) Pop Chorus - Always
Simply produced but touching, this is a beautifully composed and sung choral charity song that feels well at home at this time of year. Smooth and sweet and well layered. (7/10) Rachelle Rhienne - Candle
Another great track from Rhienne, this is a slower and sweeter number than her last single but the warmth and heart in her vocal performance and production is a delight. Touching. (7.5/10) Rex Orange County feat. Benny Sings - Loving is Easy
It may be a little rough around the edges with some production-based help but its smooth, warming vibe will win you over thanks to its gentle, wholesome vibe. (6.5/10) Shed Seven - Room In My House
A welcome return for the band from my home town this is a fun and anthemic indie-rock number with a solid guitar solo and a chant-able chorus, though it does outstay its welcome a little. A grower. (6.5/10) The Wombats - Lemon To A Knife Fight
The Wombats return with this first cut from their upcoming album and it balances the band's familiar sound with a rather quirky title. I wouldn't say it does anything particularly revolutionary compared to their older tracks but it is fun and memorable enough to please the fans, of which I am one. (7/10)
Ten more songs for you to hear! alt-J - In Cold Blood
alt-J return with one of their best songs since their early work like 'Tesselate', with an electronic-indie single with enough drama and thematic changes to keep you interested. (7/10) Cheat Codes feat. Demi Lovato - No Promises
The music is something you've heard hundreds of times before - seriously how many songs sound like this one around at the moment - but it's the vocals from Demi and the bridge that give it something more interesting. It's fun, but too sound-a-like to really buy a copy. (6.5/10) Kygo & Ellie Goulding - First Time
As with the Cheat Codes song this is a heard-it-all-before club track but with a better inclusion from Goulding. Thank someone for interesting singers to combat the boring DJs. (6.5/10) Maggie Lindemann - Pretty Girl
The lyrics may be as cheesy as they are uplifting and the swearing feels forced, but compared to the sound-a-like generic tracks dominating this edition, this is a breath of fresh air with a strong sense of attitude, a memorable chorus and some lyrics that resonate. (7/10) Mullally - Wonderful
Coming to our attention maybe six months late, this is a summery pop-indie crossover with hints of Adam Levine in its vocals and music. (6.5/10) Muse - Dig Down
A much slower song than you'd usually expect from Muse, this is a throbbing, cut back song with a catchy yet repetitive chorus. It's not one of their best - it certainly feels subdued for a lead single - but has enough interesting production to keep you listening. (6.5/10) Robin Schulz feat. James Blunt – OK
Musically it's pretty much Robin Schulz by the numbers but adding Blunt's vocals to it makes it at least a little bit more interesting. You've heard it all before but it's still worth a few spins. (6.5/10) Sheryl Crow - Be Myself
With hints of country, this is quite a laid back number from Sheryl, with a radio-friendly chorus and some sweet vocal work from her, but it could do with a little bit more energy to pep things up. (6.5/10) Thea Gilmore - New
Musically inspired by ELO - at least at the start - this is a retro-sounding driving number with plenty of interesting musical and vocal stabs, but doesn't feel quite as satisfying as you'd hope as a whole. (6.5/10) Tom Chaplin - See It So Clear
I have to say I preferred the acoustic version with the dual vocals, but this take from the album is still a touching ballad, though the lesser verses seem to take an age to get to the more appealing chorus. (6.5/10)
